Introduction
FRANCIS N. KAWA was born in Camden, New Jersey on December 16, 1931 to Frances and Nicholas Kawa.
The family was living at 1035 Atlantic in 1940 and through at least 1947. Francis Kawa served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. He returned to Camden after his service was completed and by the end of the decade was living at 1251 Jackson Street. He later moved to Morton Street, and when residency restrictions were lifted in 1970, he moved to Glendora, New Jersey.
Francis Kawa was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on June 27, 1960 and reported for duty on July 1, 1960. Much of his career was spent with Engine Company 11 on North 27th Street in Cramer Hill. From August 9, 1965 through March 4, 1966 he worked with Engine Company 9 at North 27th Street and Federal Street in East Camden.
Francis Kawa later moved to Clementon, New Jersey. He died on February 14, 2004. He was survived by his wife, the former Mary Langraf.
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Francis N. Kawa
Camden Division of Fire Personnel Record
Name in Full: Francis N. Kawa – Badge No.: 176
Date of Birth: Dec. 16, 1931 – Born in City of: Camden, N.J.
Date of Appointment: June 27, 1960 – Reported for duty: July 1, 1960
Title of Position: Fireman – Citation: Special mention cer. rescue of 3 children
Assignments: 8-9-65. Transferred temp. to #9 Eng. Or #3 groups. – March 4, 1966 Transferred temporarily to 11 Engine Co.
KAWA, FRANCIS N.
Camden Courier-Post —
72, a retired fireman for Camden City Fire Department, died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at his home in Hilltop, NJ. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Langraf) and sister Irene Kwoka (Frank) of Runnemede and several nieces and nephews. Frank was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of VFW POST 8714 of Glendora and AMERICAN LEGION POST 281 Chews Landing. Services and interment will be private. Donations in his name to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ 08084, in his name would be appreciated. PREDPELSKI FUNERAL HOME.